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JANUARY 8, 2018
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The Press serves 24 towns and surrounding townships in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wood Counties Vol. 34, No. 17
Fewer Strays
EPA hearing set
Lucas Co. promotes dog license sales By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com
Fewer strays The promotion is looking to attract dog owners who normally would not license their dogs with the goal of decreasing the number of strays that are not being reunited with their owners, according to Jeanette Pacholski, president of Friends of Lucas County Dogs. A license costs $25. Purchasing a license provides the owner with the “peace of mind knowing that if their dog becomes lost and is located by a Canine Control Officer or the public, they will be notified and reunited with their
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A local citizen came to us wanting to donate towards the tickets to increase the licenses sold in the county.
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Friends of Lucas County Dogs in conjunction with the Lucas County Auditor’s Office, Lucas County Canine Care and Control and the Huntington Center have created a promotion to increase the number of dog licenses sold. Dog owners who buy licenses are automatically entered to win tickets to concerts and events through May as part of the promotion. The effort was initiated with the assistance of a generous community member, to increase the number of dogs licensed in Lucas County. “A local citizen came to us wanting to donate towards the tickets to increase the licenses sold in the county,” said Tina Duckworth, vice president of the nonprofit group Friends of Lucas County Dogs, which supplements the services of the Lucas County Canine Care & Control. “We were able to purchase the tickets, partner with the auditor and the commissioners and do this promotion,” she said.
dog,” said Pacholski. Although there are over 38,000 dog owners who purchased more than 53,000 licenses, Richard Stewart, Director of Lucas County Canine Care & Control believes that there could be thousands of dog-owners with unlicensed dogs. Duckworth said a license will reconnect owners with their dogs if they’re lost. “All of that information is in the system when they purchase the license. It’s all given to the county auditor. They can pull that information up as well as Lucas County Canine Care & Control, so that’s how they connect back to the owner,” said Duckworth. A portion of the proceeds goes toward Lucas County Canine Care & Control. Expanding locations Anita Lopez, Lucas County Auditor, secured a partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries to provide even more convenient dog-licensing loca-
tions. “Expanding licensing locations provides an opportunity for dog owners with unlicensed dogs to easily obtain a 2018 license,” said Lopez. Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken and the Huntington Center have partnered with the Friends of Lucas County Dogs to assist in acquiring tickets for the concerts/events. Pacholski said there will be weekly drawings through January, then monthly drawings in February, March, April and May. “There will be 12 sets of tickets issued, with each person receiving two tickets,” she said. Dog licenses can be purchased at any of the Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries’ 20 locations. The winners are announced on the Facebook page of Friends of Lucas County Dogs at www.facebook.com/friendsoflucascounty dogs. “We just had our fourth drawing,” said Duckworth. The winner received two tickets to Disney on Ice. Other winners have received tickets to the Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive Tour, and the Chris Young concert on May 4. Purchasing a license automatically enters dog owners into the series of drawings for premium seating for two at a Huntington Center concert or event. Duckworth said donations to the nonprofit group sponsors a leash program to provide leashes for the volunteers at Lucas County Canine Care & Control. Donations have also provided an agility A-frame and Kong dog treats to enrich the life of the dogs at shelter, and helped fund Cuties Fund for medical care. The group formed in 2016, but didn’t get its official non-profit status until 2017, she said.
Snow-covered fields inviting, however... By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The winter weather and a blanket of snow may be inviting to snowmobilers, but in Lake Township you’d better have the permission of property owners before racing across the many fields in rural areas of the township. Police Chief Mark Hummer said a notolerance policy remains in effect, meaning patrol officers will cite violators rather than issue warnings. While the offense of criminal trespassing is a misdemeanor for violations involving snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles, the fines are doubled. On Dec. 28, four residents of Millbury were cited after police observed them on a field along Latcha Road.
“If you get caught you’re going to get cited,” the chief said. “We try and get their attention so they’ll come over and talk to us. In this case, three of the four stopped. With one, we found out who he was and went to his home and waited for him to get there.” He said the field in question was planted with winter wheat – a common crop in the area. “The crop needs that covering of snow,” he said. “Properly registered snowmobiles are allowed on public right-ofway in the township but not on private property without the permission of the owner.” The tougher policy has been in effect since 2014-15 after several landowners complained to the township trustees about snowmobiles trespassing on their property.
The growers among them said winter wheat fields were being damaged. “We’ve had a few complaints so far this season. We had a couple of winters with less snow but it appears it’s picking up. We’re not going to get in a pursuit where someone gets hurt or killed over it. But we’re going to do our best to identify them. We know who most of them are,” the chief said. In February, 2015, two Perrysburg men were charged with four counts each of criminal damage after allegedly driving snowmobiles over farm fields along Pemberville, South and Lemoyne roads and State Route 795. In Ottawa County, the sherrif’s department hasn’t had any reported complaints since Jan. 1, Brad York, chief deputy, said.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will accept public comments during a Jan. 18 meeting on a draft air emissions permit for an iron briquette manufacturing facility in Toledo. The IronUnits plant plans to locate on the former Ironville Terminal brownfield site at Front Street and Millard Avenue in East Toledo. The public information session and hearing begins at 6 p.m. in the Waite High School cafeteria, 301 Morrison Dr., Toledo. A hearing will immediately follow during which the public can submit comments for the record concerning the draft permit. If approved, the permit would allow construction of a 2.48 million tons-per-year hot briquetted iron and direct reduced iron manufacturing facility. The plant will use a reformer fueled by natural gas and a shaft furnace. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and greenhouse gas pollutants are expected to be emitted along with minor quantities of other pollutants. Computer modeling was conducted to address air quality issues. If the permit is approved, the total maximum air emissions would be limited to protect public health and the environment. The Ohio EPA does not have regulatory authority over issues such as siting, eminent domain, setbacks to homes, schools or businesses, noise levels, traffic, zoning or property value effects. Written comments will also be considered at the hearing but must be received by the close of business on Jan. 22. Comments can be mailed to Matt Stanfield, Toledo Division of Environmental Services, 348 S. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604, or emailed to Matthew.Stanfield@toledo.oh.gov. Interested parties may access the draft permit online or request a copy from Toledo Division of Environmental Services by first calling 419-936-3015.
Fundraiser breakfasts River View Yacht Club will once again hold Sunday Breakfast Buffet Fundraisers Jan. 7 through March 25 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The club is located at 5981 Edgewater Dr. in Point Place. The buffet features eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, ham, French toast, pancakes, biscuits with homemade gravy, made-to-order omelets and burritos, fruit, toast, juice and coffee. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 12 and under. The public is welcome. Proceeds raised fund the 2018 Commodore’s Ball. For more info, visit www.riverviewyachtclub.com.
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